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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 524.62 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 524.62 and 214.29 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 524.62 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/524.62 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 524.62 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 112,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,421.60/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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